Tools #2 - KO Curtain

Question 1

Describe the KO Curtain

Answer 1

• Hot Stop 1500L. Tested to 2000 degrees F
• Survived 50 MPH winds
• 60 minutes of fire exposure
• Weighs 26.5 lbs
• 8’ x 6’
• Ribs - 5 high tempered Aluminum bars
• Ropes - 4 3/8” diameter, 15’ long fire proof ropes. One at each corner of the rope
• 4 S/S clips at ends of each rope.

Question 2

When is the KO Curtain inspected?

Answer 2

The KO Curtain shall be inspected weekly during MUD and AFTER EACH USE.

Question 3

KO Curtain repacking info.

Answer 3

• Reflective stripes UP
• Ropes UNCLIPPED
• Rolled from the BOTTOM to the TOP
• TOP ROPES are placed 5”- 10” from the TOP edges of the curtain.

Question 4

In the event the KO Curtain is deployed and confiscated by the IC, what is the ladder company officer of the confiscated KO Curtain required to do?

Answer 4

The ladder company officer of the confiscated KO Curtain will prepare a brief letterhead report to the Chief of OPERATIONS detailing the use of the device and a description of any damage that may have occurred from the deployment of the device and forward a report via the chain of command with a COPY to the Chief of the FIRE ACADEMY.

Question 5

Is a company permitted to deploy their KO Curtain for drill purposes?

Answer 5

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES is a company’s KO Curtain to be deployed for drill purposes.

Question 6

If a company’s KO Curtain is damaged IN OTHER THAN fire operations, who will complete a letterhead report with all the details to the Chief of Operations?
Where is the replacement curtain obtained from?

Answer 6

The COMPANY COMMANDER will complete the letterhead report.

The replacement curtain shall be obtained from the DIVISION.